If the plans are given the green light, it could grow the village’s population by more than a quarter.

It was initially thought the appeal decision would be made in May, but since Government minister Sajid Javid chose to make the final decision, instead of a planning inspector, the announcement has been delayed.

North Somerset Council has since sent Mr Javid an updated plan for where houses could go throughout the whole of the district. In light of that new information, Mr Javid says a decision will not be made until November 7.

The delay means other housing plans in Backwell are being put on hold.